Pregnancy Anxiety

Not to scare you but there is no safe time while pregnant, until the day you are holding your baby in your arms

I feel the exact same as you just past 7 weeks and have my first scan on 9th, still worrying even though I haven’t had anything obvious to worry about 🤣 xx

😭😭 guess that’s what life’s gonna be like from now on

I had a lot of anxiety at the start. I found just focusing on the day I was on really helped me. With each day that passed my anxiety got less. Around 14 weeks my anxiety just stopped affecting me. I am now 30 +2.

I’m sure your scan will go great! I heard if there’s no extreme 🩸 then everything’s fine but everyday until the next scan is a mission to get through 😭

I had so much anxiety about this exact same situation, I am now 37 weeks and 2 days, and I still have worries about my baby. My thoughts are out to you and I bet you that your baby is going to be just fine, and I know it doesn't mean much, but in the end it's all going to be worth it because at the end of it all, you're going to be in the hospital with your baby in your arms. And that's when you'll know that everything was worth it

omg congrats!! hoping my pregnancy progresses the same. time is just moving slower I feel lol. I hope you have a safe labour and delivery!!

It’s very anxiety inducing!!!

Try to keep calm and take each day as it comes. Though there is always a small risk for miscarriage, the risk is much smaller after 12 weeks (down to 1-2%).

It’s helped me to focus on getting a little walk each day- even if it’s just walking around target for a while. Getting the blood moving to your uterus is really good for baby!

this was so sweet thank you 😭 im so happy for you I can’t imagine what it’s like being 37 weeks haha that’s great! I think I just need to wake up and read some positive affirmations lol. im just so anxious and excited to meet my baby! Hoping your last few weeks go by quick! ❤️

@Tasin it really does suck. I had a miscarriage once at 15 weeks and I had a scan a week before and baby was healthy than....even with me being 25 weeks now, I'm still scared but I did have 1 healthy daughter after that miscarriage and so far everything is going good for this baby

that’s a really good idea! i just try my best to get through the day and am soo grateful when I wake up the next morning with full-on nausea lmao. will continue walking so my baby doesn’t get anemia like me 😭😭

Don’t stress! Congrats on your healthy scan ☺️ I’ve been a little nervous too - unplanned pregnancy, I’m nearly 40 and I’m also overweight. My ultrasound tech said the majority of women coming in nowadays for pregnancy are older and certainly not at their peak physical fitness! The main thing is to RELAX, take your vitamins, try to eat some balanced meals (graze if that nausea is rough), and if you can, try to walk 30 minutes a day to get a little exercise and vitamin D even though the fatigue is probably hitting! Listen to your body. It will tell you what baby needs🤰But this first ultrasound is a great start to your journey! Congrats again, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

I will definitely say I am ready to hold my baby boy. As a first time Mom it's been quite the journey during this pregnancy, but it's all been so worth it. And yes of course please keep on looking on the bright side, picture all the little features that your little one is going to have, Wonder all of the memories that you're going to be able to provide for them, and most importantly know that that baby will automatically become the love of your life and you wouldn't have it any other way. You're going to do absolutely amazing, and with the worries you have now tells me that you are going to be a wonderful mom.

that’s what scares me! most reported miscarriages are under 9 weeks but then I hear about some that are further along and its got me thinking that what’s meant to happen will happen. im very sorry for your loss but congrats on 25 weeks and a healthy baby as well!! ❤️❤️

thank you!! 😭😭 this journey so far has been so nerve-wracking but at the same time so beautiful and humbling. crazy what our bodies can do like I don’t even feel like I’m doing anything. not being in control is whats scary but it’s definitely better to have positive thoughts (esp since my husband says being negative will ruin the experience for me). you’re going to be a wonderful mom too!! Im soso excited for you you’re so close to the end wooohoo

Realistically there will always be a new fear with your pregnancy and then even when your babies here, it’s just going to be your mummly nature. - but try not to stress excessively and enjoy each little change/experience as it comes. Maybe get a pregnancy/baby journal for you to use daily and just breath, be thankful for the experience you are going to have ❤️ also don’t worry about your weight unless the doctors tell you otherwise (just more unnecessary stress)

congrats to you too!! i haven’t had many interactions with my doctor or any expecting moms lol so it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who’s not in the best condition (weight-wise) 😭 really didn’t even think I’d be able to conceive but I’m in it now haha so not much I can do. I really do think exercise takes my mind off things (esp because it gets me so tired) 😭 I have another scan in 2 weeks so once that’s through I’m hoping I’ll be feeling a little bit better! If I could get a scan daily I would 😭😭 thanks for the advice and hope you have the best pregnancy !!

yupp just a mom thing I guess! my husband told me the same thing. he hates that I’m missing out on such a great experience because of all my negative thinking and excessive worrying 😭 tbh no one has mentioned my weight as a factor yet so you’re right I do need to enjoy this a little more. im hoping that I can convince myself to trust my body’s ability to do this and just enjoy the ridee (minus the nausea and fatigue). the pregnancy journal idea is great! I’m actually gonna try this out! thank you for the response my husband gonna love you for this lol